Love kangaroos? Then you’ll love these cute and easy kangaroo crafts for kids! Perfect for Australia Day or World Kangaroo Day.

Wouldn’t it be fun if the animal world were to have an Olympics of their own? Cheetahs could participate in sprints, orcas in swimming, monkeys in climbing and of course, kangaroos in boxing!

It’s amazing how similar kangaroos look to humans when they’re in the midst of a boxing match – no wonder it’s become a pop culture icon for Australian sporting events!

With 24th October being World Kangaroo Day, we think it’s a great time to learn more about this interesting creature – with some kangaroo crafts for kids, of course!

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10 Knockout Kangaroo Crafts for Kids

1. Toilet Paper Roll Kangaroo Craft

We know that kangaroos are an Australian icon, and they’ve been so for quite a while! In fact, the name ‘kangaroo’ is derived from ‘gangurru’, which is what the Guuga Yimithirr tribe called kangaroos. Several ancient rock paintings also show kangaroos, going back tens of thousands of years!

2. Easy Paper Bag Kangaroo Craft

Kangaroos are marsupials, which are a kind of mammals that carry their babies in pouches on their bodies. Kangaroos are the largest marsupials in the world, measuring up to five feet in height and 180 pounds in weight. But don’t worry, our paper bag kangaroo is a pretty light weight craft!

3. Printable Kangaroo Headband

Kangaroos are social animals, traveling in groups called mobs. They communicate with each other in some amusing ways, like touching their noses, stomping their legs or growling. If you’d like to make your own kangaroo sounds, put on a kangaroo paper crown first, to get in the mood!

4. Paper Plate Kangaroo Craft

In the Bag Kids Crafts has a cute little paper plate kangaroo craft featuring a Mama kangaroo and a baby that you can put in the pouch. That’s just what real kangaroo babies, or joeys, do. If they sense danger, they’ll jump straight into the pouch and stay there till it’s safe!

5. Kangaroo Puppet Play Set

One reason we love kangaroo crafts for kids, like this one from Mother Natured, is because they help spread awareness about the current plight of the animal. Kangaroos have almost no natural predators – except humans. Kangaroos are considered an agricultural pest, and are often culled by farmers to protect their crops and livestock feed.

6. Preschool Kangaroo Craft

Did you know that a female kangaroo can pause her pregnancy? Yes, it’s incredible! If the conditions aren’t right, the mother kangaroo can stop the pregnancy temporarily and continue when things are okay again. Well, this Mom and baby from Moms and Crafters don’t seem to have any trouble – look at how happy they are!

7. Kangaroo Papercraft for Kids

The Inspiration Edit shows us how to use kangaroo crafts for kids as little treat holders in this craft! Let’s hope the sweets don’t fall off when the kangaroo hops, because it can jump pretty high – about six feet off the ground!

8. 3D Kangaroo Craft Printable

A newborn joey is really tiny – only as big as a grape! It is underdeveloped at this stage and lives in the mother’s pouch for the next few months till it’s ready to come out. Looks like the little guy in this craft from 10 Minutes of Quality Time is all ready to jump!

9. Jumping Kangaroo Craft

You’ve seen a few kangaroo crafts for kids by now, but here’s one from Lotta Magazine that can actually jump! Since they have a large tail and feet, kangaroos can only jump forward. This is why they’re on the Australian Coat of Arms, to symbolize constant progress.

10. How to Draw a Kangaroo Tutorial

Kangaroos are pretty smart; when they’re being chased, they often head straight for water. One reason is that they can swim pretty well and escape, and another is that they can trap the chaser in the water and drown it! Think about how amazing this is as you try this drawing tutorial from Art Projects for Kids!

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about kangaroos as you make these kangaroo crafts for kids. There’s so much more to learn – for instance, did you know that 95% of kangaroos are left-handed? Take a deep dive into the world of kangaroos and you’ll discover lots more!

If you’d like to learn more about Australian animals, check out these crafts: